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Putting the ‘Proof’ in No-Till

Missouri no-tiller Brian Martin is using a methodical, data-driven approach to building a no-till system that is both efficient and profitable.

By John Dobberstein posted on April 29, 2020 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment

FOR BRIAN MARTIN, it’s not hard to see that having a no-till system keeps soil in place on his farm’s sloping terrain. But Martin also has a thirst for looking beyond the anecdotes for data that spells out what practices benefit the bottom line.

Rebuilding Your No-Till Planter to Achieve 99% Corn Ear Potential

Here are 8 essential planter features Rich Schlipf believes are wise investments for improving corn stands and yields.

By Mark McNeely posted on December 16, 2017 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Equipment

When you start talking about ways to incrementally increase corn yields, Rich Schlipf knows there are numerous no-till planter equipment options and add-on technologies to help farmers maximize emergence and uniformity in growth.

Using Precision Tools to Drive No-Till Performance

Whether it’s planting, fertilizing or harvesting, Illinois growers Don and Dave Myers are implementing technology in every facet of their no-till operation to achieve greater yields and returns.

By Clair Urbain posted on January 9, 2015 | Posted in Precision Agriculture

For Dave and Don Myers, measuring their progress in building a profitable no-till operation is a matter of inches — and measuring those inches.

What I've Learned from No-Tilling

Growing An Equipment Concept In The Heart Of No-Till Country

Kentucky farmer Howard Martin invented row-cleaner attachments that set off a decades-long expansion of no-till practices in the U.S. and built up a business from humble beginnings.

By Howard Martin posted on April 1, 2013

When i was trying to start my business, I had no particular skills that would qualify me for such — nothing but a desire to get out of the tobacco patch.

Planter & Drill Attachments Product Roundup 2013

The latest planter and drill attachment offerings from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

January 13, 2013 | Posted in Equipment

The latest planter and drill attachment offerings from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

Continuous Strip-Till Corn Works If You Pay Attention To Details

Illinois no-tiller knows the future could require a move away from soybeans, so he’s preparing to profit from corn on corn and willing to share what he’s learned along the way.

By Ron Perszewski posted on October 1, 2005 | Posted in Strip-Till Farming

Jeff Martin stays flexible, ready to ride the currents in technology and world markets that threaten some family farms.

No-Till Online

Equipment Modifications: Planters, Residue Managers & More

To join the discussions visit the Farmer's Forum: www.no-tillfarmer.com

By Jordanna Smida posted on July 1, 2001 | Posted in Equipment, Residue Management

Does anyone replace only one side on a John Deere planter to get the lead cutting effect such as with a Case IH planter, or does everyone replace both as they wear down?

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